Biosynthesis of Moringa oleifera (Malunggay) Silver Nanoparticles as a Corrosion Inhibitor for A36 Mild Steel

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In this study, researchers investigated the effectiveness of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) combined with powder extracts from Moringa oleifera (Malunggay) for inhibiting corrosion on A36 mild steel, a common material used in the oil and gas industry. The synthesis process involved mixing AgNPs with Moringa oleifera extracts at different concentrations in acidic conditions and varying temperatures. Characterization techniques such as UV-Vis Spectroscopy, FT-IR, and TEM were used to analyze the structural and functional properties of the resulting Moringa-AgNPs. The study aimed to evaluate how these nanoparticles affected the corrosion resistance of A36 steel under different conditions, including temperature and inhibitor concentration, by assessing parameters like weight loss and corrosion rate. SEM/EDS analysis provided further insights. Overall, the research suggests that incorporating Moringa-AgNPs could be a promising strategy to reduce corrosion rates in the oil and gas industry.

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